The Bank of Japan on Thursday kept its rates steady at 0.75%, as expected, but noted that inflation risks are now tilted to the upside due to the Iran war. The decision was split, with eight of the nine members voting in favour of a hold and only Hajime Takata proposing a rate hike to […]
EURUSD, 2026 Runs Flat Compared to 2022
In the next 48 hours, all the major central banks in the world will meet and decide the next steps in their respective monetary policies, after the Australian RBA once again raised its benchmark rate on Tuesday morning. It starts in a few hours with the Bank of Canada, followed by the Fed, then BOJ, […]
EURAUD Attempts a Rebound as ECB Outlook Shifts
There is a second major shift—the first is obviously the oil shock—produced by the current crisis in the Middle East: the policy outlook of the major global central banks has changed rapidly, and this is something we will discuss in greater depth later this week. The discussion is no longer only about accommodative policy and […]
EURGBP Weak Macroeconomic Data
A few minutes before the release of a new set of UK price data—covering consumer, producer, and retail figures—virtually every macroeconomic indicator published in the United Kingdom over the past two weeks has pointed to a stagnating economy and strongly argues in favor of a rate cut at the next Bank of England meeting. The […]
EUR/USD Rises on Fed Rate-Cut Expectations
The EUR/USD pair advanced sharply during the North American session, climbing around 0.42% to trade near 1.1757–1.1760, after rebounding from intraday lows around 1.1706. The move reflects renewed weakness in the US Dollar as traders increasingly price in monetary easing by the Federal Reserve, despite mixed messaging from policymakers. With little high-impact economic data released […]
EURUSD Eyes Breakout Ahead of ECB Decision
The EUR/USD pair traded with limited volatility on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the European Central Bank’s policy decision. The pair remained supported near recent highs, reflecting a balance between mild US Dollar strength and persistent demand for the Euro. The US Dollar maintained a firm tone against […]
EUR/USD Holds Firm as Dollar Weakness Persists
EUR/USD traded steadily on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, as the U.S. dollar remained on the defensive ahead of a busy macroeconomic calendar. The dollar index slipped around 0.2%, hovering near a two-month low, providing ongoing support for the euro. Market participants remained cautious, positioning ahead of delayed U.S. labour data and key inflation releases later […]
EUR/USD Approaches 1.1650 as Fed Cut Hopes Rise
The EUR/USD pair continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, edging toward 1.1645 in the early European session. The move reflects growing confidence that the US Federal Reserve will deliver an interest rate cut at its final policy meeting of 2025, pressuring the US Dollar while offering support to the Euro. Market participants are positioning ahead […]
EURUSD: A December rate cut is far from guaranteed
Shortly after the close of U.S. markets—when Nvidia’s results once again poured fuel on the fire of the AI-trade—the FOMC released the minutes of its October meeting. These revealed a clear split among the 12 voting members regarding the possibility of another cut to the policy rate (currently in the 3.75%–4.00% range) in December, a […]
EUR/USD Edges Back Near 1.1630 as Dollar Holds Firm Amid Asia-Pacific Calm
On Monday in Asia, the EUR/USD pair remained subdued, hovering around the 1.1630–1.1640 region, as the US Dollar (USD) climbed toward a near three-month high and the Euro (EUR) faced pressure. Investor attention turned to two major central-bank meetings this week — the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European Central Bank (ECB) — and elevated […]




